B.C. outlines new plan to attract major investment as Eby presses Ottawa for stronger economic push

British Columbia Premier David Eby has introduced a long-term economic strategy that aims to draw up to $200 billion in new investments over the next decade, positioning the province as a key driver of national growth. The initiative, called the Look West plan, outlines how B.C. intends to expand its resource, technology and advanced manufacturing sectors while reducing reliance on U.S. markets.

The provincial roadmap highlights several projects already under review by the federal government, including the North Coast Transmission Line, which is intended to support future mining and clean-energy development in northern communities. The plan also identifies opportunities in artificial intelligence, aerospace manufacturing and B.C.’s marine sector, areas the province says can support both local employment and Canada’s broader economic priorities.

Targets released by the province include opening or expanding four mines, securing more federal shipbuilding work and increasing output from the technology sector by roughly three-quarters. Eby says these goals reflect B.C.’s capacity to support national supply chains and respond to international demand for critical minerals and clean-energy technologies.

Eby told other premiers and Prime Minister Mark Carney during a conference call that federal and provincial governments must take a more aggressive approach to economic expansion. He said Ottawa should be “relentless and remorseless” in promoting growth, arguing that stronger investment decisions now will determine long-term prosperity across the country.